Synonyms
HCT
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Hematology
Epic ID
LAB289
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 Hours
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.25-0.5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
EDTA (Royal Blue-Top) Tube
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerate-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 48 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Deliver to Hematology.
CPT Codes
85014
Revised
6/15/26
Initials
SA